Minisode 2: Courage Comes Before Confidence

Writing the Shadow with Joanna Penn

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!

In this week’s episode I interview award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Joanna Penn, about her wonderful new book, Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words. Joanna gives advice on how to recognize your Shadow Self and how we can use it to not only become better writers, but also better people. We discuss why AI is no competition for you showing up and being vulnerable on the page, what it's like to be an intuitive discovery writer, and why there's nothing wrong with binge writing. We also discuss the role of synchronicity in writing a book, and why planning your author career is often about lifestyle design.

If you're ready to delve into the dark, confront your shadows, and are willing to use your vulnerability to really connect with your readers, then it’s time to let your dark horse run. Grab a drink, find a comfy chair, sit back and enjoy the show!

Visit Joanna’s Creative Penn website here: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/

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Support Joanna’s Spear of Destiny Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecreativepenn/spear-of-destiny-an-action-adventure-thriller-novel

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Other resources mentioned in this episode:

Tim Ferris – The 4 Hour Workweek

Becca Symes – Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive?

Listen to Episode 20: Intuition and Success for Authors with Becca Syme here.

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Money Magic & Mindset with Lee Savino

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!

In this week’s episode I interview USA Today bestselling author of over 69 romance novels, and Money Magic co-founder, Lee Savino. We chat about all things manifestation and mindset, and her brilliant book, Adventures With The Universe.

Other topics we discuss include:

· How a hypnotherapist helped Lee change her beliefs around making a living as an author.

· Why you should never close a door on your dream.

· Tips for dissolving money and success blocks.

· What a tidy house has to do with manifesting money as an author.

· Why you should use the good china and get yourself a new toothbrush.

· How to attract the right people into your life.

· The biggest mistake you can make as an author.

If you’re ready to include some money magic in your life, and banish the blocks holding you back from having the author career you aspire to, then this is the episode for you! Make sure you check out Lee’s book Adventures With The Universe and the Money Magic Membership in the show notes.

Visit Lee’s website here: https://leesavino.com/

Grab your copy of Adventures With The Universe here.

Join the Money Magic Membership here and enjoy the first month for FREE: https://www.moneymagicmembership.com/a/2147619110/FFtoFakC and use the coupon code JO on checkout. (Please note: I am a member and an affiliate myself, and will receive a small commission if you decide to stay on past the month trial. But if you enjoy the membership, consider signing up to become an affiliate too!)

Join the Millionaire Author Mastermind Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/millionaireauthormastermind

Join the Seven Figure Author Course here: https://millionaire-author-coaching.teachable.com/p/seven-figure-author

Join the Author Abundance Central: Write to Riches Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/183210270143403

Listen to Alchemy for Authors Episode 55: Write to Riches with Renee Rose here: https://jobuer.com/episode-55-write-to-riches-with-renee-rose/

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee athttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.

If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors

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Minisode 4: The Importance of Rest

Welcome to Minisode 4 of Alchemy for Authors!

In this short episode I share my reflection on my recent bout of burnout and overwhelm, and how rest really can make us more productive and creative.

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Travel Writing, Photography, & Being a Multi-Passionate Creative with Jeremiah Gilbert

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!

In this week’s episode I chat with award winning photographer and travel writer, Jeremiah Gilbert. Jeremiah shares tips and advice for writing non-fiction and including photography in your books, as well as creative practices that can help boost your creativity.

Other topics we discuss include:

· The role the pandemic played in Jeremiah writing travel books.

· How Jeremiah navigates writer’s block and imposter syndrome.

· The perks of being a multi-passionate creative.

· The three benefits meditation has on Jeremiah’s writing.

· Jeremiah’s number one tip for travel writing.

If you’re interested in travel writing, including photography in your books, or are a multi-passionate creative, then this episode is going to inspire you to embrace your gifts and share them with the world!

Visit Jeremiah’s website here: https://jeremiahgilbert.com/

Connect with Jeremiah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jg_travels/

Find Jeremiah’s books here: https://jeremiahgilbert.com/books/

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee athttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.

If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors

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If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection,Between the Shadows,here.You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.

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The Sustainable Author Career with Claire Taylor

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!

In this week’s episode I chat with humour and mystery author, Enneagram consultant for creatives and the owner of FFS Media, Claire Taylor. We talk about all things Enneagram, her new book Sustain Your Author Career, and how you can become a liberated writer.

Other topics we discuss include:

· Why it’s so important to align your actions and author career with your core desire.

· The differences between Claire’s two books: Reclaim Your Author Career and Sustain Your Author Career.

· How to build resilience and navigate the constant changes in the author world.

· Why we might mistype ourselves and what we can do about it.

· How knowing your Enneagram Type can help you create an aligned and sustainable author career.

If you’re ready to uplevel your mindset and create for yourself a sustainable author career aligned with who you really are, then the Enneagram might just be the key you’re looking for. Make sure you check out Claire’s new book, Sustain Your Author Career, to learn more!

Visit Claire’s website here: https://www.ffs.media/

Support Claire’s Kickstarter and learn more about her book Sustain Your Author Career here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ffsmedia/sustain-your-author-career

Learn more about Claire’s Liberated Writer Course here: https://www.ffs.media/liberated-writer-course

* PS: If you mention you heard about the course through me (Jo Buer or Alchemy for Authors) I get a small commission that helps support the show at no extra cost to you.

Listen to Episode 58 of Alchemy for Authors - Author Alignment & the Enneagram with Claire Taylor here: https://jobuer.com/episode-58-author-alignment-the-enneagram-with-claire-taylor/

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee athttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.

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Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy ofManifestation for Authorshere.

If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection,Between the Shadows,here.You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.

Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/